Education:
MA, University of Michigan, 1961
BA, Sacred Heart Seminary, 1952
Teaching Certificate, University of Detroit
Graduate Studies, History/Political Science, Rotary Foundation Fellowship, University of Peshawar, Pakistan.

Professional Experience:
Teacher, Flint Central High School, 1956-1964
Teacher, University of Detroit High School, 1954-1956.

Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1977-present
Senator, Michigan State Senate, 1974-1976
Representative, Michigan State House of Representatives, 1964-1974
House Democratic Whip-At-Large.

Organizations:
Member, American Federation of Teachers
Member, Knights of Columbus
Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Member, Optimists
Member, Phi Delta Kappa National Honorary Fraternity
Member, Urban League.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Co-Chair, Congressional Native American Caucus, 1997-present
Co-Chair, Congressional Automotive Caucus, 1993-present
Executive Board, Congressional Arts Caucus
Congressional Fire Services Caucus
Member, House Economic and the Workforce
Member, House Page Board.

Committees:
Education and Labor, Member
Natural Resources, Member
Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education, Chair
Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans , Member
Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, Member
Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife, Member
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, Member